Make-A-Wish: Jacob, 10, gets dream trip to Legoland Florida on World Wish Day

by Tony Garcia

Jacob learns Saturday, April 29, 2017, that he and his family will be going to LEGOLAND Florida during a Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada event at Topgolf Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy of Bryan Steffy Photography)

The associates at Topgolf Las Vegas helped Make-A-Wish of Southern Nevada host a very special wish reveal. Jacob, a classic 10-year-old who loves to play video games and spend time with his siblings, thought he and his family were simply attending a party at Topgolf.

He was then surprised with the news that his wish of traveling to Legoland Florida with his family is coming true!

A few months ago, Jacob was diagnosed with a rare, inoperable brain tumor in a very delicate part of his brain called DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma). After many intense treatments, the family tirelessly searches for clinical trials that will accept his condition.

Jacob deserved a break from his routine and frequent doctors’ visits — Make-A-Wish and Topgolf together gave him a chance to be a young boy again and experience the hope, strength, and joy a wish provides.

Saturday was Make-A-Wish’s annual World Wish Day to honor and recognize everyone involved in making wishes possible.